Chapter 717 Life and Death


    It was Leanne!


    Why was she given permission to be here, standing with Dexter in such a sensitive situation??


    In her astonishment, Josie endured Dexter’s scrutiny.


    “I believe I handled it well, wouldn’t you say, Mrs. Russell?”


    Arnold chuckled, his query directed beside him.


    Josie shot him a furious look, her expression shifting to one of seriousness and embarrassment.


    Leanne caught Josie’s gaze and instinctively lowered her head, addressing Dexter, “Mr. Russell, should


    I excuse myself for now?”


    Leanne’s approach to Dexter was strictly professional, conveying a forting demeanor that implied


    any inappropriate interactions.


    This transparency was at least public.


    Unexpectedly, Dexter raised his hand, signaling her to stay, “Stay right here.”


    Leanne was puzzled, briefly ncing at Josie.


    Josie pressed her lips together, withholding any response.


    Dexter’s expression grew stern. “Arnold, your underling had zero manners, crossed the line, and


    provoked my family. Seems only right I give him a taste of discipline.”


    No respect whatsoever in that sardonic gaze.


    “Of course, you were right. He had iting.


    Arnold strode up to Scar and quickly nced at him, saying, “But I’m curious, who did he tick off that


    got you so riled up?”


    “With the hefty cost of Wyatt being in the ICU, you’re definitely not holding back,” Dexter spoke


    candidly and named the person directly.


    Arnold’s understanding seemed hazy at first, but then it clicked suddenly.


    “Ah, Wyatt… but you can’t just put the me solely on Scar. Wyatt came to my turf uninvited, created a


    scene, and criticized you in and out, Dex. Naturally, I couldn’t let it slide, so I allowed Scar to put him in


    his ce. Whe


    would’ve thought it’d escte to a cerebral hemorrhage out of the blue?”


    In simpler terms, Arnold meant that Scar causing Wyatt’s hospitalization wasn’t premeditated. It was an


    unfortunate ident.


    Dexter’s knowing smirk held an air of intrigue. “And why did you keep me out of the loop on this?”


    It appeared he received the news almost simultaneously with Josie. Now, the second lead to Paul had


    gone cold.


    “Tsk, I was worried you’d hear what he said about you and lose your temper. Plus, Yanis has already


    gone to keep my old manpany behind bars. For someone like Wyatt, I took it upon myself to give


    him a reality check. Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it?”


    Arnold was crafty, subtly implying multiple things with just one sentence.


    “Every life carries value. I should get something in return,” Dexter asserted, revealing his reluctance to


    be on the losing side.


    A shudder coursed through Josie as she witnessed Dexter and Arnold discussing life and death with


    ease and smiles as if it was a casual subject.


    Scar tugged at his restraints and shouted, “Mr. Carter, save me!”


    Everyone was well aware that Dexter didn’t show mercy when he chose to act. Should he go through


    with it, Scar might end up paying with his life.


    “Quiet down! Make sure this lesson sinks in. Keep your eyes wide open and never cross Mr. Russell


    again!”


    Turning to Dexter, his tone shifted, “Dex, go easy on him, will ya?”


    The bodyguards had their whips poised, ready to strike with force.


    “That’s enough!”


    Josie cut through the chaos, advancing towards Dexter. “Wyatt had a cerebral hemorrhage due to


    excessive drinking; it had nothing to do with them.”


    Her gaze was unwavering, as if she fully grasped the cause behind Wyatt’s condition. Dexter sensed


    this to some extent; his voice remained calm, “How did you manage to get out?”


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    Josie didn’t mention she had tried contacting him earlier. “Climbed over the wall. No need to me the


    servants.”


    Dexter chuckled, “How forting of you.”


    He caught a strong whiff of alcohol from her, and a glint of fierceness shed in the corner of his eyes.


    “Jo, you’re a little troublemaker, aren’t you? Must’ve given Mr. Carter a run for his money again. You


    really don’t make it easy for me, Dexter said calmly, a touch of underlying turmoil in his words. He lifted


    his hand and ced it on Josie’s shoulder, asserting his im.


    “It’s not like it’s the first time. A couple more won’t hurt,” Arnold added with a smirk, fanning the mes.


    “I came to look into Wyatt,” Josie said in a hushed tone, addressing Dexter.


    “You sure do have a knack for getting involved in my business,” Dextermented, motioning for his


    bodyguards to step back. “Let him go.”


    Scar was set free,nding hard on the ground. He clung to his tough exterior, issuing a menacing


    threat. “Dexter, mark my words. I’ll make it my life’s mission to get back at you and make you pay in the


    future!”